Toronto police say a 54-year-old man who went missing earlier this month is now believed to be dead.

On Thursday, police issued a news release that said Paul Daly was last seen on April 2 in the area of Woodbine Avenue and O'Connor Drive in East York.

Officers said at the time that they were concerned for his safety.

In an update late Saturday, police said, β€œThe investigation has led police to believe the missing man is deceased.”

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His remains haven't been found.

Police said that on Friday, 40-year-old Toronto resident Courtney Michael Tenn was arrested and charged with improper/indecent interference with a dead body.

Officers are also looking for Daly's vehicle, a 2008 silver Dodge Caravan. Police said it has the Ontario licence place AYSV 626.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Police are still searching for Paul Daly's vehicle, pictured here.

Handout / Toronto Police